Do Now: 3/4/11 - Q: How do we celebrate the 4th of July today? Compare with the picture on 236-237/ A: We celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, and spending time with family, with an outdoor BBQ. The comparison between our way of celebrating 4th of July to the Americans back then was that they celebrated with the whole town together, there's music, food, and as well as games for children.
Comparison between "Nationalism" & "Sectionalism": 3/4/11:
The Second Bank and Nullification Crisis; Questions.
What was the purpose of the bank?
The purpose of the bank was to regulate state banks.
Why did Jackson oppose the Second Bank of the United States?
Jackson opposed the Second Bank of the United States because, he and others thought that the Constitution did not Congress the authority to create it in the first place.
What did Jackson's opponents do to hurt his chances of being re-elected as president?
To hurt Jackson's chances of being re-elected as president, his opponents - Republicans introduced a bill to renew the Bank's charter and they hoped that Jackson's opposition would hurt his chances of being re-elected again.
What did the Second Bank of the United States become after Jackson's second term as president?
After Jackson's second term as a president the Second Bank of the US became just another state bank.
I SEE, IT MEANS - Battle over National Bank (3/16/11)
I see
It means
A hydra - monster.
An old guy with a weapon in his hands
The guy is battling with the hydra
There's another guy behind the old guy
There's a bed
Candle sitting on a chair
Guy is holding a sword
The hydra represents the National Bank
The guy is Jackson
Jackson is trying to get rid of the National
Bank, but at one point, someone will attempt to
get it back again. There's more supporters.
4. Jackson tries to keep supporters over to his side
Conflict over State's Rights - Questions (3/16/11)
Do you favor giving more power to the states or to the federal government? Why?
I would favor giving more power to the states because all states should be independent, and each individual states need their own rights.
What examples can you think of that involve the concept of states' rights? What can states control that the federal government does not?
Some examples that involve the concept of states' rights can be.. laws and policy that is set by a certain state. States can control their own laws and and restrictions, whereas the federal government control the controversies between the states.
Reading Focus Questions: p245 1-3 (3/17/11)
What path led to Andrew Jackson’s presidency?
He lead an active life. He lead armies in the battle of New Orleans, he also fought as a teenager, which helped him with the re-election.
2. How did the Indian Removal Act lead to the Trail of Tears?
The Indian Removal Act led to the Trail of Tears because the Natives were different, they were relocated, many refused therefore, Natives dies due to illnesses/starvation.
3. Why was the national bank a source of controversy?
The 2nd National Bank was a source of controversy because there were two sides of a party that either opposed to the bank or accepts the bank. Those who opposed are strict constructionists, just like the first national bank, they thought that the Constitution didn't give Congress permission to create the bank in the first place. As for the loose constructionists, they believed that the bank was a benefit, and can give loans to farmers who are poor.
Notes.. (3/17/11): Nullification Crisis
Sovereignty - having authority over an aread (geographically)
State sovereignty - states have the right to prevent the application of programs and regulations of the federal government.
1818 - Congress passes tariff on British goods; tariff is raised in 1824 and 1828.
The North is industrialized, they want all Americans to buy American goods. They are :D
South argriculture, are forced to buy more expensive American goods. (British goods are cheaper) They are ),:
John Calhoun (VP) states that any state could nullify or reject any law passed by Congress (ie. tariff) that the state thought violated the Constitution or was not in best interests of state.
Nullification theory: concept that states have the right to reject federal law.
Nullification Crisis: "Get the Gist - MI (3/17/11)
1) Main person : John Calhoun
2) Calhoun introduces Nullification theory
3) Summary: The nullification theory is the concept that states have the right to reject federal law. This concept, breaks the nation, from nationalism to sectionalism.
Do Now: How do you begin writing an essay? What is the first thing you do?
To begin an essay, think about what type of essay it is. So you know if you should state this towards the audience in "second" or "first" person. Then start thinking of a thesis/statement, what do you want to get across the audience? Then make introduction, and so on.
Writing Process:
1) Is Andrew Jackson's policy of Indian removal a responsible effort for the benefit of all or is the policy a violation of the Constitution?
To answer the question, I'm going to fully provide evidence, and inform the audience as much as possible.
2) Purpose: To debate whether Jackson's policy of the Indian Removal was a benefit for all or a violation of the Constitution.
Audience: Public, people who are outraged or not informed about the crisis of the Indian Removal Act.
3)Brainstorm ideas:
Give personal opinion of the topic.
Inform the audience of the topic, informational facts- for those who aren't aware of this act.
Use of evidence to back up opinion, (the policy is a violation) How it violated the Constitution.
Opinion on how we should act upon this policy. Raise awareness.
4) Organizing Information: Use the rhetorical triangle : ethos, logos, pathos.
Andrew Jackson's presidency ( Introductory to Jackson's presidency and it's effects)
First - History/Information about the Indian Removal Act . (logos: informative)
Second - Try to connect the Natives to ourselves, reflect on how they would feel. (pathos: touching upon audience's emotions)
Third - Opinion, the policy is a violation of the Constitution,use evidence to back up, the laws/statements of the Constitution. (ethos: getting audience's trust)
Final conclusion, conclude opinion with proven point of view with strong evidence and elaborate the violation of the policy.
A: We celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, and spending time with family, with an outdoor BBQ. The comparison between our way of celebrating 4th of July to the Americans back then was that they celebrated with the whole town together, there's music, food, and as well as games for children.
Comparison between "Nationalism" & "Sectionalism": 3/4/11:
Homework, 3/4/11: Key terms:
The Second Bank and Nullification Crisis; Questions.
- What was the purpose of the bank?
The purpose of the bank was to regulate state banks.- Why did Jackson oppose the Second Bank of the United States?
Jackson opposed the Second Bank of the United States because, he and others thought that the Constitution did not Congress the authority to create it in the first place.- What did Jackson's opponents do to hurt his chances of being re-elected as president?
To hurt Jackson's chances of being re-elected as president, his opponents - Republicans introduced a bill to renew the Bank's charter and they hoped that Jackson's opposition would hurt his chances of being re-elected again.- What did the Second Bank of the United States become after Jackson's second term as president?
After Jackson's second term as a president the Second Bank of the US became just another state bank.I SEE, IT MEANS - Battle over National Bank (3/16/11)
- The hydra represents the National Bank
- The guy is Jackson
- Jackson is trying to get rid of the National
Bank, but at one point, someone will attempt toget it back again. There's more supporters.
4. Jackson tries to keep supporters over to his side
Conflict over State's Rights - Questions (3/16/11)
- Do you favor giving more power to the states or to the federal government? Why?
I would favor giving more power to the states because all states should be independent, and each individual states need their own rights.- What examples can you think of that involve the concept of states' rights? What can states control that the federal government does not?
Some examples that involve the concept of states' rights can be.. laws and policy that is set by a certain state. States can control their own laws and and restrictions, whereas the federal government control the controversies between the states.Reading Focus Questions: p245 1-3 (3/17/11)
- What path led to Andrew Jackson’s presidency?
He lead an active life. He lead armies in the battle of New Orleans, he also fought as a teenager, which helped him with the re-election.2. How did the Indian Removal Act lead to the Trail of Tears?
The Indian Removal Act led to the Trail of Tears because the Natives were different, they were relocated, many refused therefore, Natives dies due to illnesses/starvation.
3. Why was the national bank a source of controversy?
The 2nd National Bank was a source of controversy because there were two sides of a party that either opposed to the bank or accepts the bank. Those who opposed are strict constructionists, just like the first national bank, they thought that the Constitution didn't give Congress permission to create the bank in the first place. As for the loose constructionists, they believed that the bank was a benefit, and can give loans to farmers who are poor.
Notes.. (3/17/11): Nullification Crisis
Nullification Crisis: "Get the Gist - MI (3/17/11)
1) Main person : John Calhoun
2) Calhoun introduces Nullification theory
3) Summary: The nullification theory is the concept that states have the right to reject federal law. This concept, breaks the nation, from nationalism to sectionalism.
Homework: Key terms - Section 3
Do Now: How do you begin writing an essay? What is the first thing you do?
To begin an essay, think about what type of essay it is. So you know if you should state this towards the audience in "second" or "first" person. Then start thinking of a thesis/statement, what do you want to get across the audience? Then make introduction, and so on.
Writing Process:
1) Is Andrew Jackson's policy of Indian removal a responsible effort for the benefit of all or is the policy a violation of the Constitution?
- To answer the question, I'm going to fully provide evidence, and inform the audience as much as possible.
2) Purpose: To debate whether Jackson's policy of the Indian Removal was a benefit for all or a violation of the Constitution.Audience: Public, people who are outraged or not informed about the crisis of the Indian Removal Act.
3)Brainstorm ideas:
- Give personal opinion of the topic.
- Inform the audience of the topic, informational facts- for those who aren't aware of this act.
- Use of evidence to back up opinion, (the policy is a violation) How it violated the Constitution.
- Opinion on how we should act upon this policy. Raise awareness.
4) Organizing Information: Use the rhetorical triangle : ethos, logos, pathos.